One Year Left to Play-Chapter 197 - 65: The New Technical Advisor

Zhang Hao saw this sudden private coaching contract prompt, and his breath involuntarily quickened.

After Wang Zhizhi finished speaking, he noticed that the other side remained silent for a while, but he wasn't in a hurry. He knew the other party needed time to think it over before replying confidently, which actually reassured him, indicating it wasn't just a casual remark.

As for the phone bill... it didn't matter. The staff stationed at Xinhuanet didn't mind the phone charges, and neither did Wang Zhizhi.

He came here to learn English, with approval from the community, and the school team coach also hoped he could learn English quickly; otherwise, communication would be incredibly difficult, requiring an interpreter.

When Zhang Hao snapped back to his senses, he was ecstatic!

Looking at the rewards and punishments on the subtitles... who cares about punishments now?

Judging by the situation, Wang Zhizhi would likely play for 3-4 years before entering the draft. During these years, while it's not a free ride, it's close enough that Zhang Hao didn't believe that after playing in the NCAA for a few years, Wang Zhizhi wouldn't make the first round...

"Wait, if I, as the big brother, misguided Da Zhi and ended up messing things up, I'd deserve whatever consequences, but if I delayed his potential, that would be a huge mistake."

Thinking of this, Zhang Hao forced himself to calm down. Intervening was inevitable, and with a direction set, the future guidance would depend on him understanding more, being stronger, and more capable.

He remembered Georgetown University's new season started on November 2nd. Estimating this season, Wang Zhizhi could join the main team representing Georgetown University. However, getting into the starting lineup would be tough. Weight loss and gameplay adjustments and other aspects would need time. Guidance during this phase wouldn't be extensive; the school's professional training would handle most of it, focusing primarily during the off-season.

Zhang Hao had great confidence in Wang Zhizhi's talent. After calmly analyzing, he said to Wang Zhizhi on the other end of the phone, "I suggest you choose the path of a shooting-style center..."

After pausing, without waiting for a response, Zhang Hao continued, "We must capitalize on our strengths and avoid our weaknesses. It's unnecessary to compare our weak points with others, just like in games; we're surely looking to play out the techniques we're good at rather than insist on doing what we're not proficient at...

Coincidentally, I also have a shooting-style approach. If you encounter any problems in the future, feel free to call me, and I'll work with you to find solutions. I'll help you as much as possible in this area."

This suggestion aligned with what Wang Zhizhi was thinking on the other end. He just wanted to find someone to ask for confirmation, someone to give him confidence and motivation, and no one was more suitable than Zhang Hao.

However, Zhang Hao's following words delighted Wang Zhizhi!

In contrast to Zhang Hao, who rarely thought of Wang Zhizhi, occasionally checking with Xinhuanet or the Imperial Channel, Wang Zhizhi constantly checked on Zhang Hao. Since Zhang Hao officially joined the Brooklyn Nets, Wang Zhizhi had learned about his basketball IQ, talent, readiness, and learning ability...

When he said it's a joint discussion, isn't it just about him offering assistance and guidance?

Of course, he should agree! 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

When Wang Zhizhi had such a thought, for some reason, this idea kept deepening...

"Big brother, I will work hard and learn from you!" Wang Zhizhi was even more excited than when he made the main team earlier that morning.

Moreover, Wang Zhizhi didn't find it embarrassing to learn from a peer. The guy was just more talented and smarter. Besides, in a foreign country, when it comes to relying on someone strong in basketball, it's none other than Zhang Hao. The University of Utah one... what a letdown!

Wang Zhizhi realized how disappointing Ma Jian was after arriving in the United States. He understood why Zhang Hao didn't even want to give full basketball scholarships to local universities in California. Ma Jian got a full scholarship last year to join the University of Utah, and it was a disaster.

Yet, Ma Jian was the first Chinese player to secure a full basketball scholarship from a Division I university, suddenly becoming the image representative of young Chinese basketball players in American university basketball.

When Wang Zhizhi agreed, Zhang Hao received a prompt.

"The host has successfully signed a contract with Wang Zhizhi to become his private coach during his university phase."

"Under the influence of the host, signed player Wang Zhizhi has successfully joined the Georgetown University Hoya Dog Team, becoming a main player who will represent the Hoya Dog Team in the 1995-1996 NCAA Basketball Championship. Congratulations to the host for receiving a reward: 30 days of life."

"Since the signed player Wang Zhizhi has become a Division I school team player in the NCAA Basketball Championship, for each game he plays more than 15 minutes representing the Hoya Dog Team as a main rotation, the host will receive a 1-day life participation reward. If he helps the Hoya Dog Team win a game as a main rotation, the host can earn an additional 1-day life reward.

Because Wang Zhizhi is the host's first officially contracted player, the life reward will be doubled."

Hey!

Although Wang Zhizhi mentioned before that Georgetown University's basketball coach John Thompson decided to test Wang Zhizhi in training because Zhang Hao showed talent, surprisingly, this resulted in a reward!

Now he realized this is a way to assist other Chinese players greatly, especially fellow centers like Wang Zhizhi.

With the rewards claimed, Zhang Hao had no mind to continue chatting idly with Wang Zhizhi.

He had said what needed to be said, given his suggestions, promised future help, exchanged more small talk, and proactively ended the call.